Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
Apr 7, 2026
The lede
- The Commission amended prior meeting minutes to formalize two termination votes from March 25: one active police officer (Muhammad Rehman) and one training candidate (Jacob Sampson)
- Entry-level candidate Seth Norris successfully passed polygraph and interview, was offered employment contingent on psychological and medical testing
- Lateral candidate John Irivarry was removed from the eligibility list
- Police Chief reported officers in training are performing well; three officers will receive Life Saving Awards for fire rescue actions
Decisions & votes
Minutes Amendment (March 25, 2026):
- Approved amendment adding two termination votes: Police Officer Muhammad Rehman from active duty and Jacob Sampson from training (both previously passed unanimously)
Bills Payable:
- Illinois Association Chief of Police invoice #21357 for $455.00 — Approved unanimously (3-0)
- Trotsky Investigation Polygraph, Inc invoice 26-01 for $210.00 — Approved unanimously (3-0)
Candidate Seth Norris:
- Approved to advance after successful polygraph — Approved unanimously (3-0)
- Passed interview process — Approved unanimously (3-0)
- Offered employment with Belvidere Police Department — Approved unanimously (3-0)
- Authorized for psychological and medical testing — Approved unanimously (3-0)
Lateral Candidate:
- Removed John Irivarry from eligibility list — Approved unanimously (3-0)
Discussion items
- Police Chief’s report noted all officers in training Step 5 are doing well and on solo patrol
- Officer Shook, along with Officers Sanders and Jancek, will receive Life Saving Awards for actions during a fire rescue
- Candidate Officers Drop and Amundson are in week 14 of training and doing well
- Entry-level candidate Seth Norris was interviewed by Commissioners and police staff present
Financial / operational notes
Invoices approved for payment:
- Illinois Association Chief of Police: $455.00
- Trotsky Investigation Polygraph, Inc: $210.00
Total expenditures: $665.00